Lincoln Mayor Don Wesely and other city officials today kicked off the beginning of
StarTran’s new route #18, the 48th Street Shuttle. Rides on the new route, which
replaces the Midtown Route, will be free from today through October 24.

The 48th Street Shuttle runs from the area of 27th and Superior and Cornhusker
Highway on the north to 70th and Pioneers on the south. The majority of the route
runs along 48th Street. The new route serves Gateway Mall, other shopping centers,
medical offices, businesses and school activity areas. It also provides 11 transfer
opportunities without the need for a downtown transfer.

"StarTran’s slogan is ‘we’re on your way,’ and this new route will provide
transportation to and from some of the busiest spots in our city," said Mayor Wesely.
"StarTran provides excellent community service, and I congratulate our bus system for its
ongoing efforts to make improvements."

"This north-south shuttle service includes many of the same features which have
resulted in the success of our other north-south route, the 27th Street Shuttle," said
Larry Worth, Transit Manager for StarTran. "We look forward to comparable success with
this new route."

For more information on the 48th Street Shuttle or other routes or schedules, call
476-1234.
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